The Great Hope (Adapted). As you go through life, you may sense that the world is gripped in a conflict between good and evil. From what you see in the news it may look as if evil is winning. Headlines describe famine, wars, unemployment, pollution, and disease. The media can tell you what is happening, but this book reveals why. The Great Hope also tells you what will happen next. This glimpse into the future is based on a source that has never failed in its prophecies-the Bible. The conflict between good and evil is coming to a dramatic climax that will affect every family on the planet. But take hope. You can choose to be on the winning side.
- The Great Hope (Adapted)
- Chapter 1—Why Is There Suffering?
- Discontent Among the Angels
- Disaffection Ripens Into Active Revolt
- Banished From Heaven
- An Argument in Our Behalf
- Chapter 2—Hope for Triumph Over Evil
- Grace from Christ
- An Alert Enemy
- Angels Help
- Guardian Angels
- Evil Angels Oppose God’s Plans
- Danger
- Safety With Jesus
- Chapter 3—Dangerous Seductions
- The Truth Sanctifies
- The Whole Bible a Guide
- Truth Rejected Because It Involves a Cross
- Dangerous Errors
- The Landmarks of the Word
- Enough Evidence
- Chapter 4—Everlasting Life
- The Great Lie
- The Heresy of Eternal Torment
- Universal Salvation Is Not Biblical
- Conditions Are Specified
- Not Prepared to Enter Heaven
- Two Destinies
- The End of Suffering
- Resurrection to Eternal Life
- Immortality When Jesus Returns
- Chapter 5—False Hope
- Satan’s Appeal to Intellectuals
- Appeal to the Pleasure-loving
- Forbidden Fellowship
- Bible Represented as Fiction
- Understanding the Scriptures
- Chapter 6—True Peace
- True Followers of Christ
- The Law of Liberty
- Conviction of Sin
- Luther Illustrates Finding Forgiveness and Salvation
- Does Forgiveness Free Us From Obedience?
- What Is Sanctification?
- Only Through Faith
- Biblical Sanctification
- Direct Access to God
- Chapter 7—Our Only Safeguard
- Exalting Human Authority
- The First and Highest Duty
- Results of Neglecting Prayer and Bible Study
- Chapter 8—In Defense of the Truth
- Restoration of the Truth
- True Sabbath Always Kept
- Faith and Courage
- Chapter 9—Real Hope
- The Call to Prepare
- Danger of Resisting the Gospel Call
- Satan Tries to Keep People in his Power
- A Faith That Endures
- The Crowning Act
- God’s People Not Misled
- Chapter 10—The Great Rescue
- Deliverance Comes
- The Day of the Lord
- The King of Kings Appears
- Resurrection of God’s People
- Into the Holy City
- The Two Adams Meet
- The Redeemed in Glory
- Chapter 11—Victory of Love
- The Final Assault Against God
- Sentence Pronounced Against the Rebels
- Satan Defeated
- Violent End of the Wicked
- Our Final Home
- Reminder of Sin’s Results
- The Triumph of God’s Love
- Sources